Learn · Sentences Discussing Climate Change

If we fail to reduce our carbon emissions dramatically, we risk irreversible damage to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human society, with consequences that will be felt for generations.

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Narrator

If we fail to reduce our carbon emissions dramatically, we risk irreversible damage to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human society, with consequences that will be felt for generations.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving a Warning

Unless we drastically cut carbon emissions, we face irreversible harm to the environment and human society.

Presenting Scientific Findings

Studies show that a failure to significantly reduce carbon emissions will lead to long-term damage to ecosystems and human well-being.

Making a Policy Argument

To prevent catastrophic damage to our planet, we must implement policies that dramatically reduce carbon emissions.

Expressing Concern

I'm deeply worried about the irreversible damage we'll cause if we don't act now to reduce carbon emissions.

Rephrased versions

Formal

A failure to substantially curtail carbon emissions poses a significant risk of irreparable harm to ecosystems, biodiversity, and human civilization, with repercussions extending across generations.

Casual

If we don't cut down on emissions big time, we're going to wreck the planet and it'll be bad for everyone for a long, long time.

Simpler English

If we don't reduce pollution a lot, we'll damage the environment and hurt people for many years to come.

Phrases to learn

reduce carbon emissions

To decrease the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere.

irreversible damage

Harm that cannot be undone or repaired.